History of Ceuta and Melilla
In these days when there is so much talk about Ceuta and Melilla, the two Spanish autonomous cities in North Africa whose sovereignty is claimed by Moroccan nationalism, we are going to analyse their vibrant [...]
Spanish colonialism on the African continent
Spanish colonialism in Africa, although less extensive and lasting than in the Americas and Asia, left a significant mark on the continent. This history begins in the 15th century with the exploration of the Canary [...]
Unleash Your Creativity with Pikwizard: A Treasure Trove of Free Stock Videos
What is the best library of free videos? Explore Pikwizard's vast library of high-quality free stock videos to enhance your creative projects effortlessly. Discover more at Pikwizard today! In the ever-evolving realm of digital content [...]
The Symbolic Meanings of Excalibur
This article looks at what King Arthur's famous sword symbolizes, including themes like rightful rule, bravery, and the balance of power, and considers its lasting impact today. The legend of Excalibur, the mythical sword of [...]
The Spanish conquest of the Philippines
The story of the Spanish conquest of the Philippine Islands is a fascinating tale of cross-cultural encounters, exploration, conquest and, sadly, exploitation of the indigenous people. This archipelago of more than 7,000 islands in Southeast [...]
The Spanish Conquest of North America: A Forgotten Chapter of History
The history of the conquest of North America is not as widely known as that of Central and South America, where the Aztec and Inca empires were subdued by Spanish conquistadors. However, the Spanish presence [...]
Francisco Pizarro’s Conquest of Peru
First of all, the image is from Libros y Lanzas and as a sign of respect and gratitude, we put here a link to their website. Photo by: Libros y Lanzas. The history of the [...]
The Conquest of the Aztec Empire by Hernán Cortés in Mexico
The conquest of Mexico by Hernán Cortés is a crucial episode in the history not only of Spain and Mexico itself, but of the entire world. This event marked a turning point in the history [...]
Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to America: To the Unknown
At dawn on 3 August 1492, three ships bobbed gently in the waters off the port of Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, on the southwest coast of Spain. These ships, the Santa María, the Pinta [...]
The Kingdom of León: Cradle of the Reconquest and Jewel of the Middle Ages
At the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, the Kingdom of León emerged as a beacon of culture, power and resistance during the Middle Ages. With a rich and indeed complex history, this kingdom defied the [...]
The Origin of the Kingdom of Castile: Foundations of a Great History
When we speak of the Kingdom of Castile, we speak of an entity that played a crucial and determining role in shaping the history of the Iberian Peninsula and, therefore, of Spain. The roots of [...]
A History of Art with Mosaic Tiles
For centuries, people have adorned the walls of churches and castles with intricate and beautiful mosaic tiles. For whatever reason, they had the desire to create an excellent work of art that comes from tiny [...]
The History Behind Memorabilia from the American Civil War
The United States is one of those places in the world where freedom is not taken for granted. This does not mean we do not have our struggles trying to ensure that freedom is not [...]
Brief History of Australia Day
Australia Day is a national holiday in this small continent. It is celebrated on January 26 every year. The date marks Australia's many great achievements, including its multicultural history to its current feats of science [...]
Have humans always suffered from back pain?
Back pain is as common as any health condition you can come across. Evenwhen undiagnosed, many of us put up with it for years, not knowing how to deal with it. Of course, there are [...]
The history of Golf in Spain
The Spanish Federation of Golf was founded in a private home on October 9, 1932. But Golf itself had been present in Spain for several decades already. In fact, the first golf club in Spain [...]
Gold vs. Bitcoin from a historical perspective
3D graphics image by Quince Creative (https://quincemedia.com/) Bitcoin is doing well. There has been a surge in the market and many predict a Bull market in the near future. As bitcoin successfully continues to argue [...]
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